Position Title: Research Analyst
Department: Development
Reports to: Manager of Development Systems and Research
Type of Position: Full-time, exempt/salaried

Position Summary
The Research Analyst will report to the Manager of Systems and Research and will be a key driver of the campaign by compiling detailed biographical and financial data on individuals, corporations, and foundations to support the Museum’s fundraising efforts.

Responsibilities
• Provide ongoing research support to all areas of development and external relations, including the Campaign and Annual Support
• Prepare briefings for development staff, the museum director, and volunteer leadership in support of visits with development prospects
• Create concise background briefings for development events
• Proactively identify new prospects through researching news, current events, biographical and financial data, on-line SEC filings, real estate closures, annual reports, trade journals, philanthropic web sites and other public domain resources in support of research efforts
• Stay abreast of relevant Boston philanthropic developments and communicate to staff members as appropriate
• Initiate prospecting and data-mining projects on request as needed, combing our Raiser’s Edge database and our research resources to identify prospects for a specific fundraising need or focus
• Help design and generate Raiser’s Edge prospect and donor reports as needed

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required
• At least one year’s prior experience in development research and experience in identifying and rating new prospects 
• Experience using the Raiser’s Edge database software is preferred
• Able to make sense of complex information and distill it into concise, readable documents
• Able to manage time and multiple deadline-oriented assignments and projects
• Able to work effectively both independently and as a strong team member
• Meticulous attention to detail; excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good judgment and ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple deadlines
How To Apply:

Join our dedicated, talented team of employees, interns and volunteers, who are passionate about the work they do to support the Museum’s mission. To apply for this position, please use the Museum’s online application system, this is our preferred application method: https://isgm.applicantpro.com/jobs/143184.html. Both a cover letter and resume are required.

The Gardner Museum is committed to affording equal opportunities to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disabilities, marital status or sexual orientation. Candidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply. The Museum is proud to embrace the goals of Commonwealth Compact (http://www.umb.edu/commonwealth_compact/about) and pledges to measure its progress toward those goals over time, using the Commonwealth Compact benchmarks.

We receive many resumes and kindly request that you do not call to inquire about the status of your application. Those candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.

Apply by:
November 25, 2014
About this Organization:
The Museum was the creation of Isabella Stewart Gardner (1840-1924) ‘for the education and enjoyment of the public forever.’ Since opening to the public in 1903, the Gardner has served as a center for ideas and life-long learning in its community – a tradition that is kept alive today through an array of interpretive, creative, educational, horticultural, artistic and scholarly programs.